General Counsel, MGS Philippines
Core
Senior legal leader accountable for legal, corporate governance, compliance, and risk management for Manulife Global Solutions in the Philippines.
Role type
Senior General Counsel (Legal Head)
Builds
Legal strategies, governance frameworks, and shared services for global teams
Domain
Financial Services / Insurance / Philippines
Required skills
Corporate law, Contract negotiation, Employment and labor law, Compliance oversight, Data privacy and protection, Risk management, Corporate governance, Team leadership, Strategic advisory
Preferred skills
LL.M. degree, Experience in business process outsourcing (BPO) or shared services, Legal operations expertise, Process optimization
Technologies
Legal tech tools for shared services and process enablement
Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management and boards; Lead the Legal Shared Services function; Oversee data protection and serve as Data Protection Officer; Manage litigation and external counsel; Drive corporate secretarial and governance compliance; Lead and develop the legal team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities